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Major survey reveals most Aussies wouldn’t even give up their beloved fur babies for $1 million! Australia is officially a country of canine obsessives, with TWICE as many people admitting that if their partner left them and took their pet dog, they’d be more devastated about losing the dog. The survey of 1,553 dog owners … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Commercial whaling is unethical, unsustainable and unnecessary” says Humane Society International LIMA, Peru (26 Sept. 2024)—Whale-friendly nations at the 69th International Whaling Commission meeting have voted by a resounding majority to accept a resolution proposal to reaffirm the global ban on commercial whale killing. The draft resolution was submitted by the … Continued
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19 September 2024 BRISBANE, QLD Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) ambassador and country music star Andy Penkow will next Thursday debut his new song “Heavy on Me” in a special intimate concert at the Australian Koala Foundation’s headquarters in Brisbane. In honour of Save the Koala Day, Penkow will play an exclusive 40-minute set for a … Continued
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The Australian Alliance for Animals has welcomed news that animal welfare will be included in the Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), struck by Australia’s Trade Minister Don Farrell yesterday. While the text of the final agreement has not yet been published, a statement on the DFAT website confirms: “CEPA includes a firm commitment that both … Continued
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For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation are inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to ‘Join the Chorus’ of support for Save the Koala Month. The month-long celebration was first conceptualised to both celebrate the iconic Koala and also to educate people about the ongoing challenges they face in the wild … Continued
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EMBARGOED UNTIL 17 SEPTEMBER 2024 20 Years and Still Waiting: The Broken Promise of the Australian Wool Industry Leading animal welfare organisations launch new report ‘The Broken Promise’, and unite with wool growers in demand for overdue action to end live lamb cutting 17 September 2024 – Lack of leadership, vested interests and wasted tax-payer … Continued
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If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds. The deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has killed millions of birds worldwide since 2021 – and in rare cases can be transmitted to humans – may be … Continued
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A new treatment for people who develop the communication disability aphasia after a stroke will be trialled by La Trobe University researchers, following a Federal Government grant. Aphasia is a language disorder that arises after damage to the language networks in the brain, with stroke a major cause. It affects one third of stroke survivors. … Continued
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La Trobe University fertility specialists hope the birth of more than 200 endangered Tasmanian Devil joeys at Zoos Victoria’s Healesville Sanctuary is a sign of more to come. La Trobe and Zoos Victoria are collaborating on a landmark study working with specialist detection dogs to identify when female Tassie Devils are ready for mating, helping … Continued
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Media Alert – American students to visit Australian Koala Foundation HQ This Tuesday 10th September, the Australian Koala Foundation will host a group of university students from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. The purpose of this visit is for these students to hear from business leaders and NGO communities about their experiences … Continued
